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Stormwater Permits

Requirements related to water quality permitting for stormwater runoff from construction sites, industrial facilities, and publicly owned and operated storm sewers.

Under Which Stormwater Permit Are You Regulated?

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How to Check the Status of Your Permit

Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query

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HOTUpcoming Stakeholder Meeting on Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000

The TCEQ has begun the process for the renewal of the TPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit, TXR150000, which expires on March 5, 2028. The TCEQ will hold a stakeholder meeting for the renewal of the CGP on June 9, 2026, from 1:30-4:00 pm. Preliminary proposed changes to the general permit will be discussed in a presentation, and input from stakeholders will be gathered during and following this meeting.

Please visit the Stormwater Stakeholders Group webpage for more information.

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HOTRenewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

The TCEQ has begun the renewal process for the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP, TXR050000) for industrial facilities, which expires on August 14, 2026. The TCEQ published notice of the proposed 2026 MSGP in the Texas Register and the Houston Chronicle on November 14, 2025. The proposed 2026 general permit and fact sheet was made available for review as part of the 30-day public comment period. The public 30-day public comment period closed on December 15, 2026. TCEQ held a public meeting on December 15, 2026, at the close of the public comment period. For more information about the 2026 MSGP Renewal, and to view the proposed MSGP documents, visit the Multi-Sector General Permit webpage.

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Amendment to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

TCEQ completed an amendment without renewal to the 2021 MSGP. The amended MSGP was adopted at the Commissioners Agenda on May 5, 2025. The amended MSGP was issued and made effective on May 7, 2025.

The amendment to the MSGP was required to implement the following legislative requirements:

  • prohibit quarries located within water quality protection areas in the Coke Stevenson Scenic Riverway from obtaining stormwater coverage under this general permit (House Bill (HB) 1688 from the 88th Regular Legislative Session), and
  • expand the applicability for non-exempt oil and gas activities (HB 2771 from the 86th Regular Legislative Session).

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Resources for Small Businesses & Local Governments

Assistance Tools for Stormwater Permitting

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Stormwater Permit Fees

Submitting Stormwater General Permit Forms and Fees Electronically
Billing for water quality annual fees and agency contacts for more detailed questions.

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Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Processing Applications

If you owe at least $25 in delinquent penalties or fees the TCEQ may place your facility on Warrant Hold with the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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